The New Zealand Chefs Association Inc. is a member of the World Association of Cook Societies and was the first association to establish professional chefs training in this country. The Association strives for professionalism and has set the standards in the Foodservice Industry for many years. The Association celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1997.

The New Zealand Chefs Association Inc. has established a reputation in the International Competition arena with numerous teams representing New Zealand and winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, in such countries as Germany, Singapore, America and Australia.

Our involvement extents to representation with the Hotel Standards Institute, Lamb Cuisine Advisory Panel, Polytechnic representation through out the country and the Kingfisher Scholarship Advisory Panel for continuing education for trainee chefs within training industry programmes.

We offer the following benefits to our members:

• Sponsorship and/or Major Organizer of New Zealand & International Salon Culinary Competitions.
• Specalised Workshops on Industry Trends and Open Forum Discussions.
• Regular Trade Evenings sponsored by key Corporate Companies.
• Social Activities with New Zealand and International Chefs.
• Copy of the "Stockpot" the official Magazine of the Association.
• Free Subscription to the Food & Beverage Magazine , and access to International Magazines from other Industry Associations Worldwide.
• Membership kit including certificate, membership card and badge.
• Discounts on Petrol Costs through the Associations Fuel Card Programme.
• Discounts on other Equipment Purchases and other Resources for Chefs.
• Informative Business Meetings at National and Branch Level.
• National Conference held annually, throughout New Zealand.
• Development of the Student/Trainee members of the Association in the market place.

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